9th Grade

ACADEMICS

• Academics are VERY important.
• Evaluate your academic weaknesses and work on improvement.
• Study — Study — Study.
• Get a GREAT start on your GPA.
• Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss a solid academic curriculum.
• Identify core courses at your high school — GPA based on these.
• Take “academic” electives — languages/mathematics/sciences.
• Consider ACT and SAT / PSAT study materials and/or tutoring services.

EXTRAS

• Read the NCAA publication — Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete.
• Read the NCAA publication — NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
• Involve yourself in extracurricular activities — clubs/honor society/church group.

SOCCER

• Be a member of a strong team and a very strong club.

Development is Priority #1

• Evaluate your soccer weaknesses and work on improvement.
• Meet with Coaches and create an action plan based on goals.
• Practice on your own — fundamentals and ball skills.
• Take Ownership.
• Consider attending a college’s soccer summer camp or ID camp.
• Practice Communicating with Coaches
• Watch College Soccer Programs, Understand the level.
• Work on your College Fit Finder Profile and Build Your College List
• Make “unofficial” visits.

BE SEEN -- WITH YOUR PEERS -- this is the year to travel – tournaments.

Participate in US Training Centers/ODP

BE SEEN -- Consider attending a school’s summer camp.

BE SEEN -- Videos.

SEE -- watch college soccer games -- see what it’s like at the next level.